Hi, I recently had a urinary tract
infection and was given antibiotic
(augmentin) for it. I became or was
pregnant while taking this medication.
Would anyone know if there is a potential
risk involved. Being I have not chosen a
gyn doctor as of yet (waiting to get
coverage) I thought that some one may
know something about this subject.
Thank you
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Health4U
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Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 5 Location: United States
Leary Posted: 11-11-03 01:37am
Hi, I was always leary about taking any
sorts of medicine especially while
pregnant I always used herbs those that
were safe to use during pregnancy. But
there are certain herbs that are used for
certain conditions and not all herbs are
even safe to use during pregnancy. If you
are interested in alternative ways of
healing the body you can contact an
herbalist in your area by checking your
phone book. I pray all the best to you.
I had 8 children all naturally I only use
herbs when needed along with liquid whole
food supplements. Feel free to e-mail me
if you want.
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Roxie1422
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Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 13 Location: Ohio
Medication Posted: 11-11-03 02:09am
I work in teh ob/gyn department at a major
area hospital and our rule of thunb to all
patients is that they really shouldn't
take any medicines at all prior to the
13th week of pregnancy. How long were
you on the antibiotic for?
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scotti2000
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Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 49
Posted: 05-01-04 21:50pm
If medicine is not safe to take during
pregnancy, what make you think it's safe
to take when your not prenant?
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-04-04 10:10am
When you are not pregnant medicine is safe
for you. A baby cannot take the same
medications as an adult and therefore a
pregnant woman cannot take it as the baby
would be taking it too.
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scotti2000
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Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 49
Posted: 05-04-04 22:47pm
My opinion is different. I believe that
the body is a self contained organism, has
everything it will ever need, god givin,
and does not require medicine from the
doctor. If medicine, in your opinion is
so safe, why is medical mistakes now the
leading cause of death in the us? Over
precribing, wrong prescription, among
other things happened to beat out heart
attacks, and cancer.
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2ferano
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Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 05-05-04 03:09am
Yes, but medicine also saves people.
Every day.
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Mara999
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Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 15 Location: California
Medicine And Pregnancy Posted: 09-05-04 23:27pm
I will add my two cents to this subject.
It is very wise to work with a top notch
health professional (doctor) when messing
around with medicines. I had a terrific
team to work with--my psychiatrist, obgyn,
and primary care md. I was terribly
worried about taking medications while
pregnant. I am bipolar and had to take
something or else "i" would not make it.
My baby girl is just fine. The stuff
and quantity I took was safe for the baby.
Thank goodness for that!
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PattyV
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Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 09-06-04 11:05am
This is a question for your ob/gyn,when
you get one.Were you late for your period
when you had uti?If you were,doc should
have ran pg test.You could ask the doc
that presribed the antibiotic for
you,she/he should know .I know that you
did not know that you were pregnant at the
time,so don't beat yourself up too
bad.Many women know that they are pregnant
and do far worse things than antibiotics
and have healthy babies.Get your info
first,then see what happens.Best to you
and baby!Patty
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Star27
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Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 12-26-07 22:24pm
There is a few reasons not to worry. One
being that Augmentin is prescribed to
pregnant women, and it is also prescribed
to baby's, i recentally had to take it for
a ear infection. When your pregnant your
immune system isn't as good. That and
women usually don't find out there
pregnant until 4-6 weeks in, sometimes
longer, and generally that early on doing
something like taking anti-biotic isn't
gonna have any effect. I was freaking out
because i had took nightquil and Excedrin
p.m, both which are big no no's while
pregnant before i found out because i had
the flu, and my doctor assured me not to
worry, and everything was fine. But just
like others have posted, it is best to
avoid taking anything unless it is very
very necessary, and your doctor give you
an o.k. When you do to to see a doctor
they will give you a list of medication
that you can take.
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mominashoe
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Posted: 12-26-07 23:12pm
Even if you are seeing a regular doctor,
he should have a prescription medicine
guide that lists the safety of the
medications for pregnancy. Every doctor
should assume that a woman could be
pregnant when prescribing medicine.
If you want a good natural remedy for a
UTI, just drink lot of cranberry juice and
it should clear up pretty quickly. (Of
course, the kind that is unsweetened, or
you could just take it in capsules.)
